Bewick Thomas A GENERAL HISTORY OF QUADRUPEDS. "Newcastle upon Tyne Printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick 1807 Lg. 8vo. (9 7/8 x 6 1/8 inches). Full black straight-grained morocco with a double gilt fillet border surrounding a Greek key gilt border; four blind fleurons in the corners. Spine with five raised bands (overstamped in gilt) with gilt fleurons and blind blocking within the compartments. Board edges gilt, inner gilt dentelles, a.e.g. A VERY TALL, HANDSOME COPY notwithstanding some minor spots on the first few leaves. This LARGE PAPER copy with its generous margins is designated the fifth edition. Comparisons with ordinary copies makes it clear that this was an edition earmarked for collectors and destined to be preserved. This copy is virtually in AS ISSUED condition. See: Roscoe 5 a-c. LARGE PAPER COPY—BEAUTIFULLY BOUND" Price: USD 1,325.00 other currencies    inquire

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